Filmmaker reacts to Jackie Brown (1997) for the FIRST TIME!

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[@JamesVSCinema]

Support our writers. www.themarysue.com/wga-strike-2023-how-to-support-the-writers-strike-online-and-in-person/ Have a great day!

[@jrobwoo688]

Thank you for reacting to my favorite Tarantino movie, as well as my favorite Samuel L. performance.

[@maximillianosaben]

The strike is fully justified. Just can’t help but chuckle since Tarantino generally is the only one who touches his scripts, but no doubt he’s with the writers as well, if not for that very reason.

[@tetleyT]

Here's saluting the writers James! Where all good movies begin ...

[@welovecheshirecats4557]

Pam won and received many awards and nominations for her role and JB is heralded by many critics as one of Tarantino's best.

[@TrickyD]

0:54 🖐You don't need writers when you're an X + a writer for example: - when you're a writer/director like Steven Spielberg or Stanley Kubric or - a writer/comics illustrator like Will Eisner or Frank Miller or - writer/actor like Matt Damon & Ben Affleck or Sylvester Stallone or - a writer/comedian like Tina Fey or Ben Stiller

[@tomole79]

My favorite Tarantino movie. The acting and chemistry between Pam Grier and Robert Forster isbon another level

[@JamesVSCinema]

Loved their chemistry. I couldn’t stop enjoying it during my experience.

[@LordVolkov]

Robert Forster is in some great stuff, as is Pam Grier, and seeing them unite here is explosive.

[@mrgmusicclass]

@@JamesVSCinema and no one was expecting Pam Grier and Robert Forster to star in a major film in mid 90s, but they killed it.

[@mrgmusicclass]

Brilliant casting! Michael Keaton, too.

[@RussellCHall]

Agreed 💯

[@jaketrovillion6159]

One of the things that's so novel about Jackie Brown is that the budding relationship is between 2 people who are in their 50's or older. When was the last time you saw a love story between 2 middle aged people? And an interracial relationship at that. Hollywood tends to treat love as a young person's game, we're not used to seeing people that could be our parents develop crushes.

[@phillipribbink6903]

Closest I can think of is Something's Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. (I guess as Good as It Gets also with Nicholson also counts since the characters aren't the young twenty somethings that you typically see in those sorts of movies). But you're right you don't see it that often.

[@jamesmoyner7499]

Pam Grier should have had a Best Actress Oscar nomination!

[@JamesVSCinema]

She’s was incredible!

[@matthewjaco847]

Damn straight

[@RussellCHall]

Boo-Yah! She's the cherry on top!

[@jereXIX]

Without a doubt!

[@Loke6661666246]

Absolutely.

[@OmegaSoypreme]

You can't praise Pam Grier enough for this film. She is just fantastic. Utterly captivating every second shes on screen. Something i find interesting about her character is that even while playing so many different angles, she doesn't actually lie all that much. It's often the way she just spits out the truth that throws people off. I absolutely love Robert Forster in this film. He is so cool. I never thought about him being like a cowboy before. Thst actually fits really well. His character just feels so fleshed out. Like he is a guest appearance coming over from some other long running film series. And the chemistry between him and Pam Grier is just electric. I love it because you just so rarely get a romance between older people as the central relationship in films like this. In my head cannon they did end up reconnecting a few months later and lived happily ever after 😊❤

[@Wolfpred1000]

This film deserves so much love because it’s always forgotten. My second-favorite Tarantino film

[@Wolfpred1000]

Kill Bill

[@oldcdog91]

My favorite is Jackie having the drop on SLJ, calling him out for having hands around her throat, and he pulls the “girl, you know I was just playing with you!” 😂 So perfect

[@notabritperse]

Despite the genuinely tense moments, it is BY FAR Tarantino's most relaxed movie. Some days, I swear by it over any other of his movies. Love it.

[@JoshJr98]

my most rewatched tarantino movie, i really enjoy the pace and feel. rewatching is like rejoining old friends

[@JamesVSCinema]

With a pretty damn great ending to it too!

[@sickpunch1]

"rewatching is like rejoining old friends" i love that. nicely put.

[@donferoce5652]

That's exactly how Tarantino describes it, "A hang out movie", where you're hanging out with beloved companions. The example he gave when discussing the term was "Rio Bravo", starring John Wayne and Dean Martin, directed by Howard Hawks.

[@mcgilj1]

​@@donferoce5652 well..I don't have to be the person to post this this time.. lol..

[@chrisjfox8715]

Yeah this one really does match my vibe far more than any other Tarantino film

[@temper44]

Pam Griers and Robert Forsters characters are incredible, and you could just tell that they had full lives behind them. I'm so sad that you didn't include the scene where Jackie asks if he is afraid of her, it was such a sweet moment. They are both lost in this big world, but she is still a bit too dangerous for him to handle, and they both know it wouldn't work.

[@Floppyearsmomma]

I think he hangs up on the mom and excuses himself to think about what he is giving up. Then he joins her in Spain! It could happen!

[@Scott_Forsell]

The opening with Jackie gliding and strutting through the airport to Just Across 110th Street is just stunning. Everytime I watch it I cry because of how damn beautiful it is.

[@mrgmusicclass]

I saw it in theater when it came out. I was completely mesmerized and pumped up during that opening sequence. So good.

[@RussellCHall]

Her singing straight into camera at the end gets me every time to, she's saying everything about her feelings on the movies events without saying a word.

[@evanpeltier]

I believe that shot is a reference to the Graduate (1968)

[@RussellCHall]

@@evanpeltier Yes that's very possible, Tarantino loves his references after all.

[@krautgazer]

I also have the same strong emotional reactions to beautiful or iconic shots in films. The film doesn't even need to be sad or tender/touchy or anything. I just cry if I see a mesmerizing shot, just like some people would cry looking at a great painting or even visiting some cities. It's called the Stendhal syndrome or Florence syndrome, although I think these terms might be reserved for more extreme reactions like people actually fainting and feeling sick when coming in contact with beautiful art and architecture.

[@jdub910]

I think this was his 3rd film. Reservoir Dogs (1992) and Pulp Fiction (1994) were his first two. Either way I think Jackie Brown is awesome. In my opinion every Tarantino film is great even Death Proof. He simply doesn't miss man

[@krautgazer]

Death Proof is a great homage to 70's exploitation films. A lot of directors have tried that and Tarantino got it just right.

[@jimtatro6550]

The sequence with Samuel L Jackson and Chris Tucker is one of my favorite QT scenes ever. This is another great movie from Tarantino. R.I.P. Robert Forester, a veteran actor who got a Oscar nomination for his role as Max

[@missk8tie]

Yeah - I love how the deciding factor for him getting in the trunk was the promise of chicken and waffles after

[@adamrielh]

@@missk8tie would have got me in there 😂

[@atmadja19]

Get Shorty and Out of Sight are also adapted from Elmore Leonard novels and are both also excellent! Michael Keaton as Ray Nicolette also appears in OOS 😄

[@RussellCHall]

Yes both worth a watch for sure, Get Shorty is my second favorite Travolta post-comeback movie, and Out of Sight is top-notch Soderbergh

[@notabritperse]

"Do they have ones that say, 'UNDERCOVER'?"

[@atmadja19]

@@notabritperse lol 😆

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

@@notabritperse I miss Dennis Farina so much. How he just casually tells Ray that he knows his game and he better lay off his daughter, without a threat! Out of Sight is so underrated.

[@krisbrown6692]

This is my favorite Tarantino film, it is by far his best work strictly as a director. He show great patience in his shots. The scene where Ordell puts it together, that it was Jackie Brown... just great.

[@daveseidnergd]

Love the channel, James. Just a heads up, this is Tarantino's third film, not his first. Based on the novel Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Thanks!!

[@LoneCloudHopper]

Post Pulp.

[@daveseidnergd]

@@michaelwardle7633 Yes, Leonard did write Get Shorty. I really liked the series, the movie was just ok.

[@PodyTheCirate]

Dude I am SO excited this popped up, not only my fav Tarantino film, but definitely a top 5 of all time. The script is so tight and characters are SO tight! My absolute fav role of Deniro because it’s so different than anything he’s ever played.

[@BB13131313]

Some people have always complained that DeNiro was overqualified for his role and that it was a waste of a DeNiro performance, but I couldn't disagree more.. he was absolutely perfect as Louis..

[@mcgilj1]

I thought DeNiro was great.. But I'm still bummed that we never got to see Sylvester Stallone in the role, was QT's first choice but he declined to do "Copland".. it was a great film but I'd love to live in a world where he did both.

[@derekseven1647]

I agree F..KING PERFECT.

[@krautgazer]

I think that's exactly what makes this performance great, haha. We got used to watching DeNiro in main roles or portraying bigger-than-life characters, but here he's just a stoner. Tarantino is using DeNiro as a character actor and it's fascinating to watch actors out of their usual roles.

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

Every Single Part was perfectly cast. DeNiro played it perfectly because you assumed he was pretty much was a laid back stoner dude, but then he turned around and scared the hell out of you.

[@angelcanez4426]

You used to be beautiful 😂

[@elenavorobeva6747]

I feel that Quentin loves these characters so much(all of them) and tried to leave as many of their scenes as possible, even if they drag out the plot. But I don't blame him - they are gold

[@davidbowman2001]

Tarantino is definitely one of those writers/directors where I don’t really care if the plot is moving forward because it’s just enjoyable to watch.

[@krautgazer]

@@davidbowman2001 Yeah, a lot of people complained about "nothing happening" in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, as if that wasn't the whole point - it's a hangout movie like Dazed and Confused. A huge part of the general audience is just not used to watching films with unconventional or loose plots. I get frustrated by this type of criticism because cinema is an entirely different art form from literature or theater, so it doesn't need to strictly follow the same rules of storytelling.

[@tannerwilliams4500]

Think it’s my most underrated Tarantino film, Pam Grier is amazing but I just love Robert Forster and how sweet/smart his character is. Him and Grier have amazing chemistry, excited to watch when I get off work later to hear your thoughts!

[@notabritperse]

Apart from Winston Wolf, I don't think any other Tarantino character has such a calming influence on the other characters ... and on me!

[@dIggl3r]

So happy you finally saw this masterpiece!! 💙

[@JamesVSCinema]

All in due timing! 🙏🏽

[@TheJoshestWhite]

It (Jackie Brown) presents, when the viewer is ready.

[@thehostofmmm]

This movie has been slowly creeping up my Top 3 list of favorite Tarantino movies over the years. I don't watch it as much as his other films, but every time I put it on, I love it more and more. Perhaps on the next viewing, it'll take the crown.

[@Festoniaful]

One of Quenin's most underrated films, love it so much though, every actor in it absolutely kills it!

[@Floppyearsmomma]

I watched Jackie Brown for the first time last night. She is an archetype for all women! Standing toe to toe with the men, and taking her destiny into her own hands. The thing I loved is how she smiled at the little girl from Georgia telling her to eat. There is goodness in her. She is not a bad person. She is just playing with the hand that has been dealt to her, especially after her pilot husband caused her to lose her dream job with United. Like the song from the opening and ending scenes of the film. It doesn't make it right, but it brings the perspective and the question, "What would you do in her shoes?" I loved your reaction. I'm your new subscriber! Keep these coming, please! BTW Pam wasn't nominated for the Oscar while Robert Forster was. That's a sin! 🎥🍿🤩

[@TheJoshestWhite]

Check out James's True Detective reactions, Breaking Bad, Always Sunny, etc. ❤

[@Kilborns]

This movie was such a surprise for me, had no idea what to expect and it's ended up probably being my favourite of his movies

[@joshuabeavin7659]

One thing I find great that Tarantino does in Jackie Brown is the way that even though the violence is so much more subdued and less graphic compared to his other films...at the same time, the moments of violence seem to pack more of a punch because of its realism. Tarantino does something visually interesting in each scene where the actual violence is obscured, minimized, or out-of-frame. With Chris Tucker's death, the shooting is seen from a distance in an extreme wide shot. With Bridget Fonda's death, she's off screen as De Niro turns and shoots her. With De Niro's death, Tarantino chooses to frame almost the entire scene in that medium shot from the backseat. Again, we don't actually see the shot, only the flash and the blood splatter on the windshield. The actual moment of the gunshot comes as an abrupt surprise because it's visually hidden. But the audience has to follow the dialogue and emotions of the characters in order to predict when it's coming.

[@planestrains19]

I watched this for the first time just this past week! I was glued to the screen watching it. I haven't felt that way in a while! Great film!

[@lateupdate]

The first scene proves Jackie Brown, when under pressure, can bring the heat and not even break a sweat.

[@telebender]

FYI - Michael Keaton's character (Ray Nicolette) makes an appearance in "Out of Sight"; another Elmore Leonard based movie with George Clooney & Jennifer Lopez (and a whole lot more outstanding actors, including Ving Rhames; Dennis Farina; Catherine Keener; Don Cheadle, Luis Guzman; etc). It's a lot of fun, as well, if you haven't seen it.

[@TheRealAhoy]

Second this.

[@mcfierce]

Glad I looked through the comments before saying this myself.

[@doppel.M]

Such an underated Taranatino movie. The soundtrack is also great ( as usual)

[@JamesVSCinema]

So damn good.

[@Asher8328]

So glad you covered this movie, James. I absolutely love it and feel it is criminally underrated.

[@tiogeorgeone]

My FAVORITE Tarantino film! Amazing! The scene with Max and Jackie having coffee in her apartment is just everything! The closest Tarantino has come to directing a romantic comedy/drama. It's good to know that the potential is there.

[@Quixotic1018]

This is probably my favorite Tarantino film since all the style is still there but it's the story and the characters and the filmmaking that draw you in. Also glad you chose this to analyze the writing because it's based on a book by Elmore Leonard who did the novella that inspired 3:10 to Yuma, the Justified tv series, and Get Shorty.

[@radwolf76]

My favorite bit of trivia about this film is that the bikini model who was demonstrating the TEC-9 is a medical doctor who graduated from Yale, and also a published author of fitness/nutrition books.

[@TheJoshestWhite]

Demi Moore?

[@kevinpenn642]

“Reserved, observe, & adapts.” You nailed it.

[@krautgazer]

Watching this reaction made me realize how much cars are prevalent in Tarantino's films but that's not often talked about (except for his trademark "trunk shot"). There are cars (or predecessors to cars) in every Tarantino film and they are very important in his stories - there is at least one major plot point happening inside a car in each one of his movies (with the possible exception of Inglourious Basterds, in which you can argue cars are only used for transportation in the story and not for any major plot points). - The car escape from the heist in Reservoir Dogs, which kickstarts the whole plot of the movie (also kickstarting Tarantino's whole career); - Many things in Pulp Fiction (EVERY SECTION has an important car scene except for the diner section and Butch's flashback) but especially the Marvin scene and Butch encountering Marcellus Wallace in the street (also nice to point out that Mia and Vincent get a "car table" in the restaurant scene); - In Jackie Brown there are two murders inside a car and another one just outside of it in a parking lot, not to mention many important character interactions and dialogue inside cars, just like in Pulp Fiction; - Kill Bill has the famous Pussy Wagon, which is exactly where The Bride begins her revenge plan by first wiggling her big toe and then writing her kill list; - I guess I don't even need to mention Death Proof, which seems to be the movie where Tarantino fully concocted as his love letter to cars; - Like I said before, I don't remember major plot points happening inside cars in Inglourious Basterds. There are car scenes like Shosanna being transported to meet the Nazis and, most significantly, Hans Landa being transported in the very end of the movie but I don't think any major plot points happen inside cars, as far as I remember; - Dr. Schultz rides an iconic dentist wagon in Django Unchained and later uses it to ambush a posse in quite a spectacular fashion; - A good amount of The Hateful Eight is set inside a stagecoach ride and many characters are introduced and meet each other inside of it; - In Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Cliff Booth has many scenes driving around the city and that's how he meets Pussycat and the Manson family (also, the major plot twist at the end of the movie starts off inside of a car). I think that also extends to movies he wrote but didn't direct: From Dusk till Dawn has a long sequence inside an RV where a lot of important things happen, but I confess I don't remember much of True Romance, it's been a while since I've watched it. I haven't watched Natural Born Killers yet but I know he only wrote the original story for it and not the final script and it has been changed a lot, although I also know it does contain an iconic car in it.

[@JoyfulOrb]

I love that you clocked Robert Forster s bailbondman as a cowboy! I always considered him a Film Noir Private Eye, like Sam Spade or Phillip Marlowe, cast adrift from the 40s.

[@dylandaly2002]

Yes! An underrated Tarantino classic! The soundtrack is and always will be👌🏻. Also I realized this is the only Tarantino (directed) film to be shot in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and not the usual widescreen letterbox aspect ratio like his other films but it somehow works for this. Pam Grier is a badass and RIP Robert Forster.

[@notjustforhackers4252]

My favourite Tarantino film. No contest. I've no idea why it always seems to be forgotten, madness.

[@44excalibur]

Jackie Brown and Steven Soderbergh's Out of Sight might possibly take place in the same universe, as Michael Keaton's character Ray Nicolette appears in both films.

[@edwardsighamony]

Hard to go wrong with a good Elmore Leonard story. Hollywood's been using his novels and short stories since the 50s. My personal favorite adaptations (along with Jackie Brown) are The Tall T (1957) and Out of Sight (1998).

[@TheOdMan]

My personal favourite QT movie, and the first I got to see in a theatre since I was only 14 when Pulp Fiction was released, and in Sweden it was a 15 year age restriction on it. Pam Grier, Michael Keaton, Robert Forster... they're simply perfect, and ofc Samuel L Jackson, Robert De Niro, Bridget Fonda, they're all great, it's such a crazy list of actors, and they all work so well together. Oh boy, I'm excited to watch this movie again.

[@jpa5038]

I always enjoy when a good reactor discovers this gem. It's highly underrated and always a fun watch.

[@SolidSnake240]

Pam Grier was such a baddie. This was the first movie I ever watched with her as the star and I fell in love lol

[@ladytrue1154]

My literal reaction when I saw the thumbnail: 😆it’s about damn time!😆 I LOVE THIS MOVIE!😍

[@RussellCHall]

LOL just last night I said ," got it right here in my raptor bag!" at work, and this old head said "okay Ordell", we had a great laugh. So glad you did this movie. My favorite Tarantino

[@Loke6661666246]

Man. I had such a crush on Pam when I was younger. And then I saw this movie, and it just reignited it. She has such a vibe.

[@hashtagfilm]

Easily Tarantino's best film. Ive loved this movie ever since it was released. It's his most mature and sophisticated film.

[@rexmundi2986]

Great reaction to one of Tarantino's top 3, IMO. Out of Sight, another great Elmore Leonard adaptation, also has Michael Keatons character, so director Steven Soderburg cast him in the same role. Definitely worth a watch, if you haven't seen it.

[@missk8tie]

This was adapted from Elmore Leonard's novel Rum Punch. I'm pretty sure this is QT's only adapted screenplay for a movie he directed. He did a great job too - he kept the best parts of EL's characters and weird situations but still made the story his own.

[@matthalaboo6694]

I feel like this one is forgotten among Tarantino films so often. You rarely see anyone reacting to this. It's too bad too because I think it's one of his best! Certainly from a writing standpoint. Great characters, dialogue and storytelling here!

[@NoName-mb7ng]

This is my favorite QT movie. Every single actor in this is incredible and the soundtrack and score are top tier. It’s an incredibly engaging plot, and there’s a lot of depth to the main 3 characters. My favorite Samuel L. Jackson performance. He’s at his most menacing here because of how smooth he plays it. DeNiro wanted the bail bondsman part, but QT promised it to Robert Forester. DeNiro being such an OG, respected the decision and asked to play the role of Odell’s stoner side kick. Stone cold classic film.

[@BB13131313]

"I didn't know you like The Delfonics" "They're pretty good" My favorite exchange in the entire film, I don't know why but I always find it hilarious..

[@joshuabeavin7659]

Robert Forster's delivery is so good. Begrudgingly making light conversation in a very tense situation.

[@KingLucy]

I’ve never heard Robert Forester described as a modern day cowboy but that’s definitely his vibe in this movie. I love it

[@randycunningham7318]

I get the impression he is always trying to appear handsome.

[@russellhughart8294]

Not just Robert Foster from Breaking Bad but also "Uncle Jack" as one of the cops!

[@tetleyT]

Fun fact: Michael Keaton played the same character Ray Nicolette in two different movies - Jackie Brown and Out Of Sight.

[@deanivan3951]

🤣😂🤣"it was right where I said it was" one of my fav scenes in the movie!

[@DreadKnightDre]

Movie is a personal fave from tarintinos work. The sound,setting and chemistry between Max n Jackie is so good man.

[@robberyschedule]

Have you seen DEATH PROOF? I think it's very underappreciated movie of Tarantino. In style, with style and a lot of the best cinematography from the master!

[@konowd]

Got to meet Robert Forester and tell him I dug this movie and his performance, I’m grateful I had the chance to tell him several years before he passed away

[@ZacThompson]

The other detective is played by Michael Bowen, who was *also* in Breaking Bad ... as Todd's uncle Jack 😮. Now that's good acting

[@iansmart4158]

You gotta do an episode reacting to DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE next. Another great slow burn crime story with great dialogue and sudden violence.

[@jorgerodriguezarguelles1626]

Also important, because some people may not know, if there's a movie or show with a finished script they can't shoot it because they can't make any changes to it. That includes improv from the actors. All scripts go through changes throughout the production, otherwise the actors may sound almost robotic or maybe this part doesn´t fit this or that or anything that you can't predict before shooting a scene. So yeah, support your writers.

[@alexwashere1601]

I love love love the opening to this film. From the song choice to the framing of the wonderfully talented Pam Grier. This movie is just overlooked and I'm happy that you finally seen it

[@johncarolina4950]

I've been waiting for you to watch this since I found your channel. This is a masterpiece

[@JamesVSCinema]

We finally got to it!

[@CrisaMV]

James!! I love you so much and LOVE that your finally reacted to my favorite movie! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🤗🥰 You were so on point in all your observations really your review was so good!

[@parsasadri8015]

Tarantino made this as a tribute to Pam Grier for her blaxploitation movies like Coffy and Foxy Brown. I'd definitely recommend you checking them out!

[@TheJoshestWhite]

One of my favorite lines, "Whats this?" -"beauty case" "Whats in it?" -"beauty products."

[@salacca2297]

I read the book Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard in Highschool. Jackie Brown in based off the book and there are a bunch of shared characters. The show Justified was also based on a short of his, 3:10 to Uma ect. Guys a great writer, and Tarantino nails it.

[@kelvinmartinez4770]

Speaking of, the trailer for the sequel to Justify just hit. I can’t wait

[@TheJoshestWhite]

That's a neat little Gem of information. Thanks!

[@leav4g]

This movie was not received well when it came out. I loved it. Im glad it is finally getting love it deserves.❤❤🎉

[@VinelSeason]

Max Cherry is one of my favorite film characters of all time

[@jessecoombs]

Awesome! This is one of my top 5 favorite movies of all time. Very much looking forward to this.

[@mgeek1]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but Michael Keaton plays the same character, Ray Nicolette in the movie Out Of Sight, which stars Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney. That one is was also based on an Elmore Leonard novel and directed by Steven Soderberg. Great film. You should check it out.

[@paulklenknyc]

Oh baby I can’t wait to see your reaction to this!

[@ZachBonnell]

I love the written notes James! I have to start trying that too. Your insights into Jackie's character were so good.

[@gogyoo]

Talking about French new wave. JP Belmondo looking straight at the camera: "If you don't like the sea, if you don't like the mountains, if you don't like the city: go fuck yourselves!" Love that line ^^

[@cdlehner511]

HUGE QT fan here…and this one always flies under the radar. As the follow-up to Pulp Fiction…how could it not; everyone was looking for PF2. But this is better “filmmaking”. The pace is slow, but simmering…and the cast is outstanding. I hope James realized pretty quickly, this COULDN’T have been Tarantino’s first.

[@crowrevell2082]

This became my favorite tarantino film. The dialog and chemistry carry the film, versus spectacle of violence, which are fine but feels like such a predictable story beat of "massive blood bath at the end"

[@paulpeterson4216]

Odell's line about not having to trust you if he "knows" you is reminiscent of the Treasure Cave scene in Pirates of the Caribbean, where Jack points out that "Me? I'm dishonest, and a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for, because you can never predict when they're going to do something incredibly... stupid."

[@johnallen4465]

This is a great selection my man

[@marlonthemarvellous]

This isn’t his first film (QT) I believe it’s his third after Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction. But to me his most underated. Top 4 QT Film for me. Also this film was written for the actress Pam Grier I believe. Who is a legend herself (Foxy Brown, Coffy…70s blaxploitation films) and once was a partner of Richard Pryor. Glad this film was chosen.

[@erickelm4974]

Low key one of the best love story's in modern cinema...

[@shamoribattle3611]

Favorite Tarantino film by far and the soundtrack is the best in the biz! The one take with Chris Tucker is next lvl

[@badatthis1190]

Probably my favorite Q.T. movie, Jackie is a great character, surrounded by other awesome ones. The way she just owns the story all the way through is great design. As someone who just signed my first four options out of nowhere (non-signatory, I'm pro strike and a hopeful future member if I can continue to sell!), I'm looking forward to your breakdowns as a filmmaker yourself!

[@fanofactionflicks]

Alot of fun to watch along, I've watched this movie multiple times.

[@slayerwatcher]

Definitely not his first, but certainly one of my favorite Tarantino films. The casting and dialog are so good. Pam Grier and Robert Forster are so great together. I also love Sam Jackson and Michael Keaton's characters. I watched this, in the theater, in 1998 right after joining the Air Force. I fell in love with this movie and I can watch it anytime.

[@pawpaw__]

Great analysis man. Truly. I love to hear people's thoughts on film. I think you'll find that many other people do too. Cheers!

[@TheGeorgeD13]

An Adaptation of a novel by one of the all-time greats, Elmore Leonard, one of Tarantino's greatest influences and is one of the most influential crime writers of all time. He has some other great adaptations like Out of Sight, Get Shorty, 3:10 to Yuma, and the Justified TV series. Still waiting on a great adaptation of Maximum Bob and the Stick and Swag novels though.

[@nickc127]

This came out after pulp fiction. Reservoir dogs was the first. Also, i love how they talk about Pam Grier in reservoir dogs and now here she is.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Like you , when this came out, I just left work, went to a matinee , saw this masterpiece...damn I miss those days!...lol

[@LordVolkov]

The rare adapted script from Tarantino. Based on Rum Punch, by Elmore Leonard, there is a loose connection to the movie Out of Sight, also based on a Leonard crime novel.

[@GuitarxWolf]

Pam Grier is absolutely gorgeous, my god!

[@magicknight13]

I was so excited for you to watch and react to that one Robert De Niro part!! Lol 😂 love this one! Great things you pointed out and this is an underrated classic from Tarantino, and it's definitely true what you said about being alone in a movie theater being a vibe!

[@davidn5269]

Thank you for supporting the writer’s strike!

[@susanlawens3776]

This movie doesn't get the love and appreciation it deserves. And if you don't get it, then you don't get it. It's like the perfect meal, makes you walk away full and satisfied, just the whole thing.

[@fmgeclipse1011]

I still listen to “Natural High”, the song that plays when max first sees Jackie, on a regular basis after watching this movie the first time

[@LazyDazeMedia]

Best soundtrack from a Tarantino movie IMO. SO GOOD.

[@Wallyworld30]

This was QT's 3rd movie but the first film that he DIDNT write the story. This was QT's adaptation of a Novel called Rum Punch by author Elmore Leonard.

[@rb7007]

Definitely my favourite Tarantino film. PHENOMENAL. 😎

[@elichilton7031]

Elmore Leonard and Quentin Tarantino; a match made in heaven. I saw my first QT film in the theatres after having seen the triumph of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction on home video, and it was an amazing experience. This is truly the film where QT came into his own and solidified into a great filmmaker. Interesting facts about this film: Samuel L. Jackson won the Silver Bear for best actor at the Venice film fesitval, OT received his only adapted screenplay oscar nomintation for JB, and Michael Keaton's character Ray Nicolette is also featured in Soderbergh's Out of Sight (98').